SELF-STUDY mini-course. ONLY PART 1
Module 1 Contents: Formulations & Ingredients. Basic Hair Care: Shampoos, Exfoliants, Conditioners, Masks & Styling.
📌 1. Introduction. Structure of skin and hair. At-home diagnostics
- Hair anatomy, skin anatomy
- What causes oiliness. Hormones
- Skin barrier function. Lipidome, microbiome
- Dry scalp issues
- Scalp types and scalp diagnostics
📌 2. Techniques
- How to properly wash hair
- How to apply products (shampoo, scalp exfoliant, conditioner, masks, leave-ins)
- How to dry hair, optimal washing posture, water filters
- Combing, scalp massage, night care
📌 3. Formulations. Greenwashing. Certifications
- Scalp cleansing
- Shampoos: main and supporting ingredients
- Scalp exfoliants: ingredient analysis
- Handout: shampoo & exfoliant ingredients
- Guide: curated list of shampoos and scalp exfoliants
📌 4. Formulations. Hair fiber care
- Differences between conditioners, balms, and masks (rinse-off care)
- What’s inside: emulsifiers, emollients, oils, fatty alcohols, silicones
- Humectants, cationic polymers, proteins
- Evaluating products by hair needs: hydration, nourishment, repair
📌 5. Leave-ins & Styling
- Oils for ends, pure oil masks
- Waxes, gels, hair sprays, dry shampoos
- Leave-in serums and creams, heat protectants
- Product breakdowns
- Handout: formulations of care products
- Guide: curated list of conditioners, masks, leave-ins
📌 6. Seasonal care
- Sun, sea, pool, cold weather
- Combs, accessories & tools
📌 7. Additional
- Podcast: achieving shine
- Podcast: creating volume
- Podcast: “Christmas tree effect” (split lengths & breakage)
